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Tannins are an astringent compound found in plants that are responsible for the gritty texture in red wines. They have no flavor or aroma but can be experienced as dryness.
The word tannin stems from the use of this compound to “tan” leather. Which is why your tongue feels a little like leather when drinking a high tannin wine without food. Continue reading “What Are Tannins?”
Knowing and understanding grapes is absolutely essential to making good wine. After all these little berries are what it all starts with right?
By their very nature grapes are the perfect winemaking fruit. No other fruit contains the perfect amounts of sugar, acidity, and phenolic compounds to create such an amazing beverage. Any other fruit requires additional sugar or other ingredients to even produce alcohol.
Let’s get to know our little friend a little bit better. Shall we? Continue reading “The Anatomy of a Grape”